Mortality among older adults with osteoporotic vertebral fracture.

Unlabelled: We evaluated whether older adults who received kyphoplasty had reduced risk of mortality compared to those who did not. In unmatched analyses, those receiving kyphoplasty were at reduced risk of death but after matching on age and medical complications, patients who received kyphoplasty were at increased risk of death.

Purpose: In previous observational studies, kyphoplasty for treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures has been associated with decreased mortality compared to conservative management.

Complications and healthcare utilization in commercially-insured osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture patients: a comparison of kyphoplasty versus propensity-matched controls.

Background Context: Osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs) can lead to severe pain and reduced function and quality-of-life, but the strength of evidence for treatments remains low, particularly in younger populations.

Purpose: To determine whether patients with OVFs who received kyphoplasty had different patterns of healthcare utilization compared to propensity-matched patients who did not receive vertebral augmentation.

Design: Observational cohort study.

Outcomes of Patients Treated With Upfront Cholecystostomy for Severe Acute Cholecystitis.

Introduction: Percutaneous cholecystostomy tube (PCT) placement is a treatment method for acute cholecystitis, both in adult patients unsuitable for surgery and those failing to improve with conservative management. The purpose of this study was to assess the outcomes of patients undergoing cholecystostomy.

Materials And Methods: A review of consecutive patients who underwent PCT insertion over a 10-year period was performed.

CT cervico-cerebral angiography in acute stroke. Can we justify aortic arch imaging?

Objectives: Computed tomography cervico-cerebral angiography (CTCCA) plays a pivotal role in the evaluation of acute stroke. Currently no evidence justifies the inclusion of the upper chest in the CTCCA field of view. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and clinical significance of vascular findings identified on CTCCA in the head, neck, and upper chest regions in patients presenting with acute stroke symptoms.

Novel Use of a Pneumatic Compression Device for Haemostasis of Haemodialysis Fistula Access Catheterisation Sites.

Purpose: Transradial pneumatic compression devices can be used to achieve haemostasis following radial artery puncture. This article describes a novel technique for acquiring haemostasis of arterio-venous haemodialysis fistula access sites without the need for suture placement using one such compression device.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective review of fistulograms with or without angioplasty/thrombectomy in a single institution was performed.

Fabrication and assessment of 3D printed anatomical models of the lower limb for anatomical teaching and femoral vessel access training in medicine.

For centuries, cadaveric dissection has been the touchstone of anatomy education. It offers a medical student intimate access to his or her first patient. In contrast to idealized artisan anatomical models, it presents the natural variation of anatomy in fine detail.

A presentation of glandular penile metastases from prostate adenocarcinoma.

Secondary tumours of the penis are rare; they most commonly arise from the prostate and the bladder. These lesions are often associated with disseminated malignancy and have a poor prognosis, with a 6-month mortality of up to 80% reported. Penile metastases have a variety of clinical manifestations including incidental penile nodules, cutaneous findings, urinary symptoms, pain and malignant priapism.